Rechargeable Power Banks Recalled For Possible Fire Risk
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. (CBS) -- A phone and tablet charger for kids from American fashion designer Betsey Johnson may be a fire risk.
The chargers that look like emojis, unicorns, rainbows and other kid-friendly shapes were sold at Kohl's and Burlington Coat Factory stores for about $25. More than 170,000 are being recalled.
The "universal rechargeable power banks" may overheat.
There are three reports of the charger overheating, and at least one is blamed for causing a house fire.
Read the Consumer Product Safety Commission's notice here.
